Miami lands 2027 commitment from ATH out of South Florida
By Sydney Hunte
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Miami on Tuesday added to its 2027 high school recruiting class by landing a top player from its backyard.
Sherrod Gourdine, a Hollywood, Fla., product, has committed to the Hurricanes. Gourdine announced the news via a post to his X account:
Gourdine, who carries an athlete designation, primarily plays cornerback and wide receiver at McArthur High School. According to 247Sports, he is a three-star player and the No. 47 recruit in Florida.
Gourdine is already very familiar with another one of Mario Cristobal’s pledges from the 2027 class. Jaylyn Jones, the nation’s No. 27 safety, is his high school teammate, and as you can see below, was thrilled to learn of his “twin”‘s decision.
Tuesday has been a productive day on the recruiting trail for the Hurricanes. Earlier, Miami picked up a commitment from Key West defensive lineman Josh Johnson.
Johnson and Gourdine join a class that, outside of Jones, includes South Florida product Nick Lennear, the nation’s No. 16 overall player. Miami also has commitments from 4-star Fort Lauderdale edge rusher Demarcus Deroche, 4-star WR Ah’Mari Stevens from Hollywood’s Chaminade-Madonna Prep, and Palm Beach offensive tackle Zaquan Linton. The Hurricanes currently have the No. 14 class in the country, according to 247Sports.
Here are highlights from Gourdine’s junior season from Hudl:
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Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
